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CHILDREN

 

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Our children's ministry here at Bethany Church, KidZone, has one primary goal: "connecting kids to Jesus." It is a place where kids from birth through 5th grade can come and enjoy a time of fun learning and build great friendships. Come and experience all we have to offer, there is a special place for each and every one.

 

 

Confident Kids

Group Leader: Karen Gardner

Tel:  201-891-7494

Oversight Ministry Leader: Pastor Gwain Bloom

Place:  Bethany Church

Time:  Next session in Fall 2008

Description:  Confident Kids is a small group program helping families with children ages 4-12 deal with the stresses of living in today’s world. Through games, skits, and small group discussions, both children and their parents gather in their own individual groups to learn important life skills.

 

Boy Scouts

Group Leader: Rob Andrews

Tel:  201-891-7494

Oversight Ministry Leader: Pastor Gwain Bloom

Place: Bethany Church

Time: Thursdays 7:30 PM (Sept.-May)

Description:  Bethany sponsors Boy Scout Troop 77. This acclaimed troop has produced nearly two dozen Eagle Scouts in the last few years! The troop offers a full array of activities for the boys who are mentored by men dedicated to seeing them mature mentally and spiritually. For all boys in 5th grade and up.

 

Kids Camps

Group Leader: Pastor Gwain Bloom

Tel:  201-891-7494

Oversight Ministry Leader: Pastor Don James

Place:  Rock Mountain Bible Camp, PA

Time:  Last week in July

Description:  This 5 day get-a-way for kids in 2nd -5th grades gives kids a chance to share in some fun times in the great outdoors with their friends. Exciting services take place each evening, helping kids to grow in their walk with God.

 

Nursery 

Group Leader: Carol Maffei

Tel:  201-891-7494

Oversight Ministry Leader: Pastor Gwain Bloom

Place:  Bethany Church’s Children’s Wing

Time: Sundays at 9AM & 10:45 AM; Wednesdays at 7PM

Description:  Our two nurseries provide care for our young ones. One is for kids from birth through walking, and another is for our walkers up to two-year-olds. Each of our nurseries are staffed with trained caregivers, whose goal is to make sure that church times are happy times for God’s special little ones.

 

Barnyard and Candyland

Group Leader: Carol Maffei

Tel:  201-891-7494

Oversight Ministry Leader: Pastor Don James

Place: Bethany Church

Time:  Sundays at 9AM & 10:45 AM; Wednesdays at 7PM

Description:  Kidzone offers two small groups for ages 2-5. These special little ones will love being a part of these fun and creative meetings that center on times of play and interactive learning. The goal for these two groups is to begin naturally laying the foundations of their faith and beliefs through an environment of love and care.

 

Seeds

Group Leader: Karen Aldridge, Janet Forest

Tel:  201-891-7494

Oversight Ministry Leader: Pastor Don James

Place: Bethany Church

Time:  Sundays 9:30 AM & Wednesdays 7:00 PM

Description:  This small group is designed for kids in Kindergarten and 1st grade. The goal for this group is to build up kid’s lives by giving opportunities for them to recognize the love and care that God has for each of them on a personal level through interaction with the group leaders that forms and molds the child’s Christian walk.

 

 Treasure Seekers

Group Leaders: Joane Rainville & Ashley Noschese

Tel:  201-891-7494

Oversight Ministry Leader: Pastor Don James

Place: Bethany Church

Time:  Wednesday Nights at 7:00 PM

Description:  This group is for kids in 2nd and 3rd grades and highlights the journey of discovery, learning, and adventures that God has in store for them. Through Biblical teaching and fun-filled activities, kids will come to understand that God has a special plan and adventure for each of their lives.

 

Champions

Group Leaders: Elwood & Maria Lewis

Tel:  201-891-7494

Oversight Ministry Leader: Pastor Don James

Place: Bethany Church

Time:  Wednesday Nights at 7:00 PM

Description:  This 4th and 5th grade group provides a group setting where kids develop into the spiritual champions God has created them to be. The group will have several special events and activities which will provide opportunities for them to put their faith into practice as they continue to discover their special God-given gifts.

 

Rush Hour

Group Leaders: Steve & Linda Wolf

Tel:  201-891-7494

Oversight Ministry Leader: Pastor Don James

Place: Bethany Church

Time:  Sunday Mornings at 9:30 AM
Description:  This is a new group for kids in 2nd-5th grade. Kids will want to be a part of this exciting, creative learning environment, where they will come to understand Bible truths in ways relevant to their every day lives. This group uses both corporate learning and small group sharing to form an effective relational environment.

 

Junior Bible Quiz

Group Leaders: Rich & Krista Osborne, Jr.

Tel:  973-835-1234

Oversight Ministry Leader: Pastor Gwain Bloom

Place:  Bethany Church

Time:  Sundays at 9:30 AM

Description: Especially designed for kids in 3rd-6th grades, Junior Bible Quiz offers a fun, exciting way for kids to understand the all-important truths that are found in God’s Word. This group works together as a team to learn relevant Bible knowledge and then through cooperative competition the children meet teams from several other churches for quiz-show style matches.

 

Kids Studio

Group Leaders: Pastors Gwain Bloom & Anthony DeMoro

Tel:  201-891-7494

Oversight Ministry Leader: Pastor Don James

Place: Bethany Church’s Kid Zone

Time:  10:45 AM every Sunday

Description:  A high energy, action packed kids service for all kids in K-5th grades. This program uses various multi-media productions, high-tech effects, puppets, and Nickelodeon type activities. The Studio provides a community atmosphere that is structured around the lifestyle of faith and Christian living.

 

Kids Alive

Group Leader: Krista Osborne

Tel:  201-891-7494

Oversight Ministry Leader: Pastor Gwain Bloom

Place:  Bethany Church’s Kid Zone

Time:  Seasonally on Sundays at 10:45 AM

Description: An opportunity for kids in K-5th grades to learn how to share their musical gifts. Performances in the past have included special Christmas productions, a spring musical, and community outreach.